Liquor shop license applications in erstwhile Karimnagar district dropped by over 3,600 this term despite a fee hike, with the government collecting nearly the same revenue as the previous round. The deadline has been extended to October 23.
Former Minister V. Srinivas Goud accused the Congress-led Telangana government of harassing toddy shop owners from the Goud community under the pretext of fighting adulteration. He alleged that the real intent was to protect the liquor mafia and increase state revenue.
